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The prefix "poly" means many. A polygon is a closed multi-straight-sided figure - multi meaning anything from 3 or more sides.

The language used in naming polygons is Greek.

So, a triangle is a closed 3-sided figure - the simplest polygon of all - 'tri' meaning 3.

Quadrilateral = 4 sided [quad = 4]

Pentagon = 5-sided [penta = 5]

Sexagon = 6

Septagon = 7

Octogon = 8

Nonagon = 9

Decagon = 10

... and so forth.

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Q: What are the names and sides of a polygon?
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